Aviation Ground Handler & Driver at Cosford

Babcock International Group; Albrighton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension with life assurance

Digital GP & annual health check

Job summary

Babcock International Group, RAF Cosford in Shropshire, is hiring an Aircraft Ground Handler and Driver to keep aircraft moving and support vital flight operations. This hands-on, full-time role combines driving large fuel bowsers with aircraft ground handling duties, ensuring aircraft are prepared, serviced and ready to fly safely and efficiently.

You’ll join an on-site team, working a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work.

Qualifications

• Clean driving licence is required.
• CP2/CP3 colour vision for airside operations.
• PSV, LGV and ADR qualifications.
• Experience handling aircraft in aviation environments desirable.
• Grob 115E Handling Course desirable.
• A Check qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive fuel bowsers and perform vehicle checks.
• Assist in safe ground movement and handling of aircraft on the flight line.
• Prepare aircraft for flying: see‑in/see‑off, refuelling and oil replenishment.
• Conduct daily aircraft and ground support equipment inspections; perform basic maintenance.
• Support housekeeping and wider operational tasks across the site.

Skills

Large-vehicle driving

Safety-driven

Team player

Organisational skills

Aviation environment experience

Education

Clean driving licence

CP2/CP3 colour vision requirement

PSV/LGV/ADR qualifications

Grob 115E Handling Course (desirable)

A Check qualification (desirable)

Job description

Babcock International Group, RAF Cosford in Shropshire, is hiring an Aircraft Ground Handler and Driver to keep aircraft moving and support vital flight operations. This hands-on, full-time role combines driving large fuel bowsers with aircraft ground handling duties, ensuring aircraft are prepared, serviced and ready to fly safely and efficiently.

You’ll join an on-site team, working a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work.